Over 100 people attended the Headway East London Dance Marathon in the historic Hoxton Hall, London N1 on Saturday 27 February. Of which 45 took part in the 8-hour endurance dance event and raised a staggering £15k for Headway East London.

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The event was sponsored by The Wellington Hospital Rehab Unit, Irwin Mitchell LLP, and Anthony Gold Solicitors. Highlight of the event was guest appearance by Jo Brand, Comedian and Patron of Headway East London. Fantastic live music by The Funksoul Brothers, dance-off competition led by Swing Patrol and guest DJ on the night - The Supercool Discotheque, DJ K-Line (Keith - member of Headway House) and The 9000 made sure the night was fun and memorable.

Hoxton Hall itself was dressed up with artwork and display created by members of Headway House.

Food and refreshments were prepared by volunteers who worked all night long to help refuel dancers and keep them energised. A special Thank You to Pizza Express, Curtain Road Shoreditch - for providing an amazing 25 pizzas on the night to support the event which went down a treat with the dancers.

On the night dancers won prizes including best costume, best air guitar competition, best robot and Last Person Standing. The event was such a success that many people are already planning on taking part in next year’s event to double the money raised and continue raising awareness about acquired brain injury.

For more pictures of the Dance Marathon - Click Here.

Picture credits: Shing Wei Ma (Photographer)

Full interview with Jo Brand